SpiceJet Limited flagged off its Haj 2025 operations with the inaugural flight departing from Gaya to Medina, marking the start of the sacred pilgrimage for thousands of Indian pilgrims. The airline will operate a total of 45 Haj flights in the first phase, connecting Gaya, Srinagar, Guwahati, and Kolkata to Medina and Jeddah. The first phase of operations will run until May 29, 2025, with flights from Guwahati to Medina beginning May 3, Srinagar to Medina from May 4, and Kolkata to Jeddah from May 16. The return leg of Haj operations is scheduled between June 13 and July 11, 2025.
SpiceJet is facilitating the travel of approximately 15,500 pilgrims this year, an 18% increase from the 13,000 pilgrims carried in 2024, further underlining the importance of Haj operations as a significant revenue generator for the airline.
